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Grenfell Tower fire: Who were the victims? - BBC News

Police say 71 people died when fire engulfed Grenfell Tower, in North Kensington, west London in the early hours of 14 June. Below are the details of the people who died as a result of the fire in the tower block. Victoria King, 71, and her daughter ...and more »

The Grenfell inferno has burst Kensington's bubble - Financial Times

The most recent financial accounts of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea are a celebration of a wonderfully attractive, safe and diverse district, where the majority of residents are happy and satisfied with the council's management. The ...and more »

Letters: Did Grenfell cladding meet standards, and were the standards right? - Telegraph.co.uk

SIR – I heard on the BBC news that the cladding specified for the outside of Grenfell Tower was changed to a cheaper variety for the recent refurbishment. The implication was that, being cheaper, the cladding's fire-retardant performance was ...and more »

The leader of the London council that housed residents in Grenfell Tower, where 80 people died in a fire just over two weeks ago, has announced he is stepping down. Key points: Borough chief Nicholas Paget-Brown and his council have been widely ...and more »

Survivors of the Grenfell Tower disaster are to be banned from the first meeting of senior councillors since the fire amid fears of “disruption”. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) said Thursday's cabinet meeting will be held in private ...and more »

Grenfell Tower fire: Judge 'doubt' over inquiry scope - BBC News

The retired judge heading the inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire says he is "doubtful" the process will be as wide-ranging as some residents hope. Sir Martin Moore-Bick said the probe could be limited to the cause, how it spread, and preventing a ...and more »

The cladding fitted to Grenfell Tower during its refurbishment was changed to a cheaper version to save cash, it has been claimed. The BBC said it had obtained documents showing that the zinc cladding that was originally planned as part of the multi ...and more »

Sir Martin Moore-Bick, who will lead the Grenfell Tower fire public inquiry. Photograph: Philip Toscano/PA. Residents and survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire have told the judge heading the inquiry they are unhappy with its narrow remit and want a ...and more »

Police say the final Grenfell Tower death toll won't be known until next year - Business Insider

LONDON — The final death toll of the Grenfell Tower disaster will not be known until next year, the Metropolitan Police has said. At least 80 people are now known to have died in the catastrophic blaze on June 14. This has risen from 79, with the ...and more »

Grenfell fire: Council leader quits over fire response - BBC News

Kensington and Chelsea Council leader Nick Paget-Brown has resigned following continued criticism of the council's handling of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Mr Paget-Brown faced calls to resign from London Mayor Sadiq Khan and a number of other senior ...and more »